Maverick community welcomes parents, families for weekend of fun

The weekend features a long list of events that allow students to show their families what it's like to be a Maverick. Activities include faculty spotlights, a fall festival with live music, glass-blowing demonstrations, Movin’ Mavs basketball, and more. Check the Parent and Family Weekend schedule for more events, including the American Jazz Composers Orchestra Concert, and the National Alternative Fuel Day Odyssey, both on Saturday.

Students and children under 10 are free. All others are $30 per person. Everyone who attends will receive a free T-shirt, breakfast, and dinner and can participate in most activities at no extra cost.

Dynamic duo

Mary Matalin, left, and James Carville shared differing opinions and a few laughs at the Maverick Speakers Series on Monday night at Texas Hall. The husband-and-wife political consultants for opposing parties discussed campaign strategy, student involvement, voting, and more. James Stavridis, retired Navy admiral, presents "Sailing the Cyber Sea: The New Realities of 21st Century Security" on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Go to utatickets.com for ticket information.

Ebola virus information session scheduled for noon Wednesday

UT Arlington continues to closely monitor information from federal, state, and regional public health authorities related to the recent cases of Ebola Virus Disease in Dallas. There have been no known incidents of Ebola-related illness within the University community.

A general information session about the illness, prevention, symptoms, and public health protocols is scheduled noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the Rosebud Theatre at the E.H. Hereford University Center.

Scheduled speakers include Tim Quinnan, vice president for student affairs; Anne Bavier, dean of the College of Nursing; and Cynthia Simmons, medical director of the Public Health Authority of the City of Arlington.

Students needed for UT System Regents, Coordinating Board nominations

Student Congress is searching for students who wish to make an impact and represent the voice of college students on a state level.

Every year the governor's office asks for student candidates to the UT System Board of Regents and to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Coordinating Board Advisory Committee. These positions provide a valuable student voice to education policy decisions affecting the UT System and the state’s higher education system.

Apply online or at the Student Congress offices in Suite B150 of the E.H. Hereford University Center.

Applications are due to the Student Congress offices by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12.

LinkedIn workshop, photo booth available for student job hunters

Need a professional-looking photograph for your LinkedIn profile? Want to know how to use the social website for your job search? The Career Development Center can help.

Learn more about using LinkedIn for your job search at 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Room 121 in Science Hall.

Sign up for a time slot to have your LinkedIn photo taken Monday, Oct. 27, at the center, Room 216 in Davis Hall. Prepare to have a headshot taken by dressing professionally. The photo will be emailed to you.

Poignant scenes

Director and executive producer Lekha Singh discussed her film Beyond Right and Wrong to more than 100 students, staff, and faculty at a screening of the documentary last Wednesday in Nedderman Hall. The film explores justice and forgiveness as people from different sides of violence share their stories of the Rwandan genocide, "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Singh said she wants the movie to start conversations about forgiveness and moving forward. The film is shown nationwide on college campuses and is used for marriage counseling, in prisons, and by the military in dealing with PTSD.

International Education Week features food, reasons for world travel

Visit the 11th annual Study Abroad Photo Contest or partake in the International Food Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Hear world traveler Andy Stoll talk about "How (and Why) to Travel Around the World) on Wednesday, Oct. 22, and compete in the World Trivia Contest on Thursday, Oct. 23.

Alternative Spring Break goes to Gulf Coast

The Alternative Spring Break heads to the coast of Mississippi on March 8-13, 2015, to help the community with various social issues such as environmental sustainability, disaster relief, early childhood education, homelessness, and poverty.

Learn more at the information session 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in Room B170F of the E.H. Hereford University Center.

Expo sure

Amy Austin, left, assistant professor of Spanish, discusses graduate programs with Jasmine Schmidt, political science senior, at the Graduate School Expo last Wednesday. Formerly known as GradFest, the event drew representatives from more than 70 universities, colleges, and professional schools to tout the benefits of advanced studies.

Early voting scheduled on campus

UT Arlington is a polling place for early voting for the November general election. The polling site is open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Oct. 27-30, at the Maverick Activities Center.

Travel requests to West Africa examined

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State Department have released statements advising against non-essential travel to Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone due to the Ebola virus outbreak in those countries. Read more about CDC travel alerts.

UT Arlington students, faculty, and staff requesting to travel to the listed countries or surrounding West African countries should submit a Request to Travel to Restricted Regions to the Office of International Education, per the University’s standard policies. The International Oversight Committee will review all requests on a case-by-case basis. For more information, contact the Office of International Education at 817-272-2355 or visit www.uta.edu/oie.

Survey asks about drug, alcohol use

Share your experiences, observations, and opinions about drug and alcohol use in a confidential online survey. Go to coresurvey.com and use code 18898.

At the end of the survey, enter the drawing for a $25 gift card, one awarded weekly for three weeks, and two $500 gift cards awarded after the survey closes Oct. 31.

Friday, Oct. 24

Deadline to include your name in the Commencement booklet for fall graduation in December.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

Last day to drop classes; submit requests to adviser by 4 p.m.

Last day for grade exclusion and grade forgiveness site open.

Monday, Nov. 3

Registration begins for winter intersession and spring semester.

Attend session today on 'To Drop or Not to Drop'

Understanding the rules and regulations regarding dropping a class is important before you make a decision about whether or not to drop a class. This seminar covers the drop policy and consequences of withdrawing from a course. Free. Noon, today, Tuesday, Oct. 21, Room 310, Ransom Hall. University College, Success Series.

Make sure your name is in Commencement booklet

Finalize your privacy setting in MyMav by Friday, Oct. 24, to have your name included in the printed souvenir Commencement booklet. The privacy setting in MyMav on that date will be used to determine if your name is included in the Commencement booklet for fall graduation in December.

Six-course-drop alert, check implications before you drop

The last day to drop courses for both undergraduate and graduate students is 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. A grade of W will appear on your transcript.

Undergraduate students who entered college for the first time in fall 2007 are limited to a total of six dropped courses during their undergraduate career. Discuss the impact of this when you meet with your adviser about dropping a course. Read more about this six-course-drop limit. A list of academic advising offices is online.

Since 2001, Mathews has traveled the world and established himself as one of the most in-demand television personalities in the pop-culture arena today. The former Ross the Intern on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” hosts the talk show "Hello Ross!" and produced the daily web show “Inside Dish with Ross Mathews.”

He released his first book, Man Up: Tales of My Delusional Self-Confidence, in 2013.

Tickets are $7 for students and limited to two per student. Others pay $15 per ticket.

Thursday, Oct. 23

Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Use one of the telescopes with solar filters set up to watch the moon slip in front of the sun. Proper eye protection is essential when watching an eclipse of the sun. Free. 4:30-7 p.m., Planetarium.

MavsArt The semi-annual UTA community art show features 67 works by 25 artists who are UTA students, faculty, and staff. Through Dec. 3. UT Arlington Libraries, MavsArt.

Special Collections: The Price of Manifest Destiny Discover how maps and war interlock in the 19th century in a new exhibit. Hours 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Sixth floor, Central Library. Through Feb. 7, 2015. UT Arlington Libraries Special Collections.

Planetarium Open House Night free shows each Tuesday: TimeSpace, Oct. 21; Stars of the Pharaohs, Oct. 28. The fall schedule includes Astronaut; One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure; Pink Floyd; Spacepark 360 Infinity; Two Small Pieces of Glass; and We Are Astronomers.Planetarium.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Wednesday, Oct. 29

Screening: '(A)Sexual' This documentary shows people who experience no sexual attraction facing a sex-obsessed culture, a mountain of stereotypes and misconceptions, and a lack of social or scientific research. Free. 6-8 p.m., sixth floor parlor, Central Library. LGBTQA Program.

Service Learning Workshop Learn what the Center for Community Service Learning offers and how to get involved. Free. Noon-1 p.m., Room 104, Preston Hall. Community Service Learning.

Maverick Madness just a week away; meet b-ball teams next Tuesday

Maverick Madness, the official tip-off of the basketball season, starts at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at College Park Center.

Meet the UT Arlington men's and women's intercollegiate basketball teams, as well as the men's and women's Movin' Mavs wheelchair teams.

The evening features contests, free food and T-shirts, promotions, and performances by the cheer and dance squads and the Wranglers.

An exclusive one-hour Maverick Club Tip-Off Reception is at 5:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Suite of College Park Center. Admission is $10 for Maverick Club members and season ticket holders and $20 for guests. Admission includes a light meal. Head coaches Scott Cross and Krista Gerlich will preview their teams. Photo opportunities with players are available. RSVP for Tip-Off Reception.

Two weekend wins vault volleyball Mavs to third in conference

The volleyball team relied on team effort for Friday’s five-set victory over Arkansas State at College Park Center and Sunday’s four-set victory over Troy in Alabama.

The wins put the Mavericks at 18-5 this season with an 8-3 record in Sun Belt Conference play.

At the Troy game, four Maverick players reached double-digit kills, four players notched double-digit digs, and three players registered a double-double.

The team hosts Georgia Southern at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at College Park Center. The Mavs are on the road to play Louisiana-Monroe at noon Sunday, Oct. 26, and Georgia State at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

Sports shorts

The men’s and women’s cross country teams held their own Saturday at the Pre-National Invitational. The men finished 22nd among 46 teams, and the women placed 38th out of 43. The Sun Belt Conference Championship is set for Sunday, Nov. 2, in Mobile, Ala., and the NCAA South Central Regional is Friday, Nov. 14, in Fayetteville, Ark.

The men’s golf team closes fall competition with the Royal Oaks Intercollegiate in Dallas starting Monday, Oct. 27.

The ITA Regional Tournaments saw impressive action from the women’s tennis team in Waco and the men’s tennis team in College Station. The women play in the Wild West Shootout in Denton on Friday-Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 2. The men are in the Florida Gulf Coast Invitational on Friday-Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 2.

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